David says goodbye and I say hello

Hello, hello

Sep 7

18

3

5:50

August 2026

Monday Called. Your Recycling Missed It.

Philadelphia says heat, staffing shortages and months of disruptions have pushed some recycling pickups into Tuesday.

Aug 24

4

Grace Tavern Has a Burger Worth Knowing

An English muffin, a nod to two neighborhood restaurants, and a $13 price tag give Fitler Square a burger worth paying attention to.

Aug 10

7

2

July 2026

Wanamaker Lewis Brings Blues and Roots to Fitler Square

The longtime Philadelphia musician reflects on Carnegie Hall, charcoal portraiture and a lifetime of teaching himself new crafts.

Jul 27

2

The World Cup Comes to Fitler Square

By Yianni

Jul 13

7

June 2026

Humans of Fitler Square, Part IV

By Rolando Rosa

Jun 15

2

May 2026

How Tariffs Nearly Derailed a Fitler Square E-Bike Startup

For Alex Cunnane, the hardest part of launching a small business was not designing the bike. It was trying to survive global trade policy.

May 25 • David Aragon

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Humans of Fitler Square, Part III

By Rolando Rosa

May 11

8

April 2026

The Online Bra Brand Betting Its First Store on Walnut Street

Founded in April 2020, Underoutfit sells wire-free bras it describes as so comfortable you’ll forget you’re wearing them, along with shapewear and…

Apr 20

5

1

Three Years After Neighbors Blocked Her Café, Jezabel Careaga Has Found Her Opening

Nearly three years after neighborhood opposition derailed her planned café on Lombard Street, Jezabel Careaga is coming back to Fitler Square.

Apr 6 • David Aragon

7

1

March 2026

How Mad Cat Brewtique Turned Fitler Square Into a Vibe

By Jessica Quiroli

Mar 23

6

At a Crossroads, CCRA Charts a Leaner Future Under Nathaniel Margolies

When Nathaniel Margolies arrived in Philadelphia in the summer of 2020, the city was shuttered by COVID-19 and shaken by unrest.

Mar 9 • David Aragon

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